yard work

noun

: the work of maintaining or cultivating the yard or lawn of a home

I'd hate to get embroiled in mowing and have it start pouring. … There is other yard work I could do that wouldn't take so long. … I could go out and trim around the shrubs and trees.

—Bob Grady

Katie Pagan, the senior class sponsor, said the students partnered with a local church to receive a list of residents who needed assistance with yard work. "They did leaf raking on Election Day," Pagan said.

—Karah Wilson

My parents gave me a typical allowance for school clothes, which I supplemented with mowing lawns and yard work …

—Chris Goddard

Examples of yard work in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite the slight drop, full sunshine and lighter winds will make Sunday the pick of the weekend for any outdoor activities, yard work, or simply taking a walk around the neighborhood. —Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

Engineered for both comfort and slip-resistance, these lightweight clogs are a solid pick for yard work, especially with the sturdy back strap that offers extra stability if needed. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026

Next door is Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley doing some yard work, with Atlanta Hawks coach Quin Snyder across the way washing his car, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan in the street clearing some leaves. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026

Lois had spoken with him and given him Ed's business card, and Mitchell had later performed yard work at their home. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yard work

• artwork
• beadwork
• berserk
• breastwork
• brickwork
• brushwork
• casework
• classwork
• clockwork
• coursework
• ductwork
• earthwork